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Topic: Haldiram's

Om Sweets’ Pakistan to Gurugram journey—3 brothers turned doda barfi into a Rs 600 cr empire

Om Sweets built a mithai empire by refusing to abandon their Rs 25 bowl of chole for the working class. Now, the Kathuria brothers are expanding with the next-gen in charge.

Bikaji says ‘not for sale’ amid investor interest in Indian snacks market

The Indian savoury snacks sector has ballooned in recent years as consumers splurge on packaged foods.

Tata plans acquisition of Haldiram’s, snack maker seeks $10 billion valuation: Reuters

According to the Reuters report, Haldiram’s, a household name in India, is also talking with private equity firms, including Bain Capital, about the sale of a 10% stake.

Nachos over bhujia, chips over kachori — western snacks dominate Indian market, but that might change soon

Assocham says ethnic savoury snacks within organised market set to grow by 16% to Rs 204 bn by 2026. Attributes it to factors like improved packaging, better sales practices, new products.

Haldiram, Patanjali, McDonald’s, PepsiCo selling food with high sodium, fat levels: Study

CSE study also names Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, Subway & Burger King for selling products with salt & fat content higher than FSSAI threshold.

On Camera

Russia’s super-missile test shows a new, expensive technological race—with dire outcomes

The test raises a question. Why have Russian nuclear strategists now invested in the Burevestnik, when the US abandoned nuclear ramjet propulsion in 1964?

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.